Franklin County Health Data
Franklin County, Indiana
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Franklin County, Indiana
Franklin leads on lifespan and wellness
At 76.6 years, Franklin County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 74.8 years. Just 15.9% report poor or fair health—below the national average of 17%—making Franklin one of Indiana's healthiest counties.
Above Indiana average in health metrics
Franklin's 76.6-year life expectancy ranks well above Indiana's 75.1-year state average by 1.5 years. At 15.9% in poor/fair health, Franklin outperforms the state, positioning it among the healthiest counties in Indiana.
Strong showing in east-central Indiana
Franklin's 76.6-year life expectancy ranks second in its region, trailing only Dubois (77.8) by 1.2 years. The county's 15.9% poor/fair health rate is among the best regionally, suggesting effective healthcare delivery and community health practices.
Good primary care, thin mental health layer
Franklin offers 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, above regional average, but only 35 mental health providers per 100,000—the lowest among its peer counties. At 7.3% uninsured, Franklin is just below Indiana's 8.4% state average, ensuring reasonable coverage.
Franklin's health edge requires full coverage
Franklin County's strong health outcomes depend on residents having access to care—especially mental health services, which are limited locally. Make sure you're covered by checking healthcare.gov or contacting your health department, so you can access care when needed.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.